Sometimes I get to thinking too much and it makes my head hurt. When Tess was with me I’d play some bump and run with her and forget about what made me sad. Now I’m sad because Tess isn’t with…
Category: Shiloh
I’m Leaving Now
I always knew this day would come, I just didn’t know when. Endings come too fast when you’re happy, and I’ve been so very happy at Asherpark. It’s a beautiful warm sunny day. It’s the kind of day that makes…
Reflections
This has been a hard month for Ash. It was one year ago that he lost his best friend, Tess. I know it’s on his mind even though he can’t bring himself to talk about it. For months there had…
Wishing Her Well
Everyone says I have a pretty face. I guess so. I have dark brown eyes that betray my feelings. My cream color makes me stand out in a crowd. Beauty is as beauty does. How a mutt looks doesn’t matter…
My Autumn
It seems fitting that my life should end in autumn. Dogs are born, dogs die. I’ve lived my life, now it’s time for Journey to live hers. I’m not sad to have reached the end of my life. I’d like…
As I Lie Dying
It’s only since I’ve been at Asherpark that I’ve thought much about my life and the strange twists and turns it has taken. When I was younger and with my mother, I lived day to day hoping for something to…
I’m Still Here
Sometimes it’s hard to speak what’s in your heart, especially if things are all mixed up. I guess that’s why we haven’t posted any barks this summer. But time’s awasting and I don’t have forever, so here goes. Fall is…
She’s An Angel
It’s hard to talk about what happened to our pack this year. We lost Mama in January, Tess in April, and little Shiloh is in a fight for her life. The day after Mama died we got the results from…
I’m Alone Now
My mother died three days ago. I knew she had to go. She was weak and confused and didn’t want her food. I looked out for her as best I could. I licked her ears to let her know I…